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Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.

February 2012 Issue

Everything has its limits, including Cultural Relativism

This past Sunday in Ontario, Canada, Afghan nationals Mohammed Shafia, his wife Tooba Yahya and their oldest son Hamed were each found guilty on four counts of first-degree murder for killing the couple’s three daughters and Shafia’s first wife. They killed their daughters Zainab, 19; Sahar, 17; and Geeti 13 in a so-called “honor killing” […]


Keeping perspective: Don’t lose sight of how lucky you are

Before you read this article, stop for a moment. Think about where you’ve been today. Let’s say you stopped by the Shapiro Campus Center. You can remember students roaming around, talking in groups, lounging with books and tapping at iPads. Now think again. Who did you miss? A few days ago, I would not have […]


Judges rebound with overtime victory at Chicago

Just five days after defeating Chicago in overtime, the men’s basketball team pulled out a tough overtime victory against Case Western Reserve, 78-74, this past Friday. The Judges continued their strong play in an 80-67 win against Carnegie Mellon this past Sunday. With the two wins, the Judges improve to 11-7 (5-2 UAA) and are […]


Fencing squads have strong outing

Just five days after defeating Chicago in overtime, the men’s basketball team pulled out a tough overtime victory against Case Western Reserve, 78-74, this past Friday. The Judges continued their strong play in an 80-67 win against Carnegie Mellon this past Sunday. With the two wins, the Judges improve to 11-7 (5-2 UAA) and are […]


A priest and politics

It may be rare to encounter a multicolored gay pride flag upon entering a church. But Brandeis’ Catholic chaplain, the Rev. Walter Cuenin, proudly displays the rainbow flag in the Bethlehem Chapel’s foyer. With the word “Peace” written across the middle, the flag symbolizes a proclamation of acceptance and unity for each person who may […]